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Boston Public Schools

http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/
Organization Function: School Operating Org - District
Fellows Placed In: Boston, MA

About Boston Public Schools

Boston Public Schools serves nearly 56,000 pre-kindergarten through grade 12 students in 135 schools across Boston.

Mission

Boston Public Schools, the birthplace of public education, is committed to transforming the lives of children through exemplary teaching in a world-class system of innovative, welcoming schools, where we partner with families and the community to develop in every student the knowledge, skill, and confidence to excel in college, career, and life.

Impact

BPS Goals:

Ensure all students achieve MCAS proficiency
Close access and achievement gaps
Graduate all students from high school prepared for college and career success

Academic Targets:

Reading by the end of Grade 1
Reading to learn in Grade 3
Skillful, analytical writing in Grades 4-12
Algebra 1 in Grade 8
English Language Learners acquire academic language mastery and fluency
Significant academic growth for students with disabilities

Alumni working for this organization

Alexandra Wilpon, Human Capital Strategy Fellow
Angela Rubenstein, Implementation Specialist
Blaire Horner, Financial Analyst
Chason Ishino, Contracted as an Evaluation Specialist
Estefania Alves,
Eugene Roundtree, Teacher
Jared Joiner, Implementation Specialist
Laura Dziorny, Assistant Chief of Staff
Megan Madison, Program Evaluation Consultant
Myriam Ariza, T3 Teacher Leader/Art Teacher
Paul Perry, School Leadership Team

Zakiah Pierre DC Metro Area, 2010

“Education Pioneers got me into education at the right level and supported me to succeed.”
Thalia Theodore Washington New York, 2006

“The fellowship was the intersection of business, policy, and education. Hearing the term 'hybrid leader' was an 'aha!' moment.”
Sara Keenan New York, 2007

“By the end of the summer, some of my previous assumptions had changed.”
Neil Danberg Bay Area, 2006

“I truly believe that public education should be seen as a civil rights issue.”
Nancy Que Los Angeles, 2007

“I see education as the gateway to our opportunities in life.”
Mara Rodriguez Boston, 2008

“It made me realize that I wasn't crazy after all to make this career switch and that, in fact, I was in really good company.”
Kristin Richmond Bay Area, 2005

“I can't even quantify the amount of value the fellowship gave me.”
Kerci Marcello Stroud Boston, 2007

“I felt like I had experienced thirty summer placements instead of just one.”
Kaya Stone Bay Area, 2005

“My Education Pioneers experience showed me that I had plenty of company in my newly chosen career path.”
Jimmy Henderson DC Metro Area, 2007

“The reward of working every day on behalf of historically underserved students to ensure that they have access to a quality education is far more important than making half a million dollars.”
Jeff Kang DC Metro Area, 2007

“The Fellowship is not just a job and a few lines on the resume. It was a time to truly understand my calling and connect with others.”
Jacqueline Pohl Bay Area, 2006

“We're moving mountains. Everyone in our sector is unified and working together towards the same goals, and we're able make strides by constantly sharing knowledge.”